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Mailing Services Prices Effective Monday, May 11, 2009


 

On May 11 the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42¢ to 44¢. Prices for other mailing services — Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services (including Parcel Post), and Extra Services — will also change. The average increase by class of mail is at or below the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

See Complete Price List (PDF)

Customers can use their Forever Stamps — regardless of when purchased — to mail 1-ounce letters after the price change, without the need for additional postage. Forever Stamps are widely available through Post Offices, commercial retail outlets such as grocery stores, and online.

Prices for mailing services will continue to adjust each May. Prices for most shipping services, including Express Mail and Priority Mail, were adjusted in January and will not change in May.

Select Prices

First-Class Mail
First-Class Mail Price
Letters – first ounce $0.44
Large envelopes – first ounce $0.88
Parcels – first ounce $1.22
Additional ounces $0.17
Postcard $0.28
Stamped Card $0.31
Stamped Envelope $0.54
First-Class Mail International
First-Class Mail International Price
Postcards and Letters – first ounce
Canada $0.75
Mexico $0.79
All other countries $0.98
Extra Services
Extra Services Price
Certified Mail $2.80
Return Receipt
Printed copy $2.30
Electronic copy $1.10
Money Orders
Up to $500 $1.10
$500.01 to $1,000 $1.50
Delivery Confirmation (Retail)
Priority Mail $0.70
First-Class Mail (parcels only) $0.80
Package Services (parcels only) $0.80
Signature Confirmation (Retail) $2.35
Insurance
Up to $50 $1.75
$50.01 to $100 $2.25
$100.01 to $200 $2.75
$200.01 to $300 $4.70
$300.01 to $5,000 $4.70 plus $1 for each $100

New Price List, Notice 123 (PDF) — A complete list of all domestic and international prices and fees effective May 11.
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